Company Secretary

We all age. The challenge is to age well. At Retirement Villages Group, we give people the choices, independence, and community they need to live life without compromise. We don't assume how people should live - we empower them to decide for themselves. Our growing network of communities supports individuality, diversity, and spirit, while we work towards transforming the independent retirement living market in the UK. We're ambitious. We're values-driven. And we're just getting started. As Company Secretary, you'll be the guardian of governance, compliance, and corporate risk management across a complex, fast-growing, multi-entity business (currently c.

55 entities and counting). You'll work closely with the Board, Executive Team, and wider business - going beyond traditional company secretarial duties to cover GDPR/Data Protection (as DPO), risk, assurance, and strategic governance projects. You'll have administrative support for routine filings, freeing you to focus on high-impact governance frameworks, Board effectiveness, and risk oversight.

Key ResponsibilitiesBoard & GovernanceArrange, attend, and minute key Board and committee meetingsPrepare Board packs and follow up on agreed actionsAdvise on governance best practice, company law, and policyLead Board effectiveness reviews and governance improvementsEntity Management & ComplianceOversee statutory registers and Companies House filingsManage incorporations, restructures, and intercompany agreementsMaintain an up-to-date group structure chartMentor junior governance talent in the teamRisk, Assurance & Data ProtectionAct as DPO, ensuring GDPR compliance across the GroupMaintain and develop the Corporate Risk RegisterOversee KYC, due diligence, and supplier governance processesLiaise on insurance coverage and renewalsProjects & Document ManagementDevelop and maintain document management systemsSupport risk-based projects and assurance reviewsEmbed governance and compliance into operational processesWhat We're Looking ForSignificant senior CoSec/governance experience in a multi-entity groupStrong knowledge of UK Company Law & Companies ActExperience as a Data Protection Officer or equivalent GDPR leadExceptional organisational and stakeholder management skillsICSA (CGI) qualification or equivalent (desirable)Commercial mindset, integrity, and ability to handle sensitive mattersProperty sector experience a plus but not essentialWhy Join Us?Be part of a mission-led organisation shaping the future of ageingWork at the heart of a growing, values-driven businessOpportunity to make a tangible impact on governance at scaleCentral London location with hybrid working potentialCompetitive salary + benefits packageOur Values Age Well - Create a world where everyone can age well Community - Believe in the power of community Keep Improving - Get things done and keep making them better Invest Wisely - Treat every penny as if it were our own Planet Positive - Recognise the climate emergency and take action One Team - Succeed, fail, and learn together